# saad

Pronunciation: say "SAHD" US /sɑd/, UK /sɑːd/

## Noun

1. A consonant letter of the Arabic alphabet, written ص, representing an emphatic 's' sound.
   - Simple: A letter in the Arabic alphabet, written ص. It stands for a strong 's' sound.
   - _In neat handwriting, the saad joins smoothly to whatever letter comes next._
   - _Many Arabic roots open with a saad, which gives them a heavy, emphatic sound._

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